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Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon is rabbi of Congregation Ner Tamid in the Sunset District of San Francisco, her hometown. She is a graduate of the Academy for Jewish Religion California and a member of Rabbis Without Borders. She can be reached at [email protected].

"Moses Pleading with Israel" by Providence Lithograph Company, ca. 1907
Posted inTorah

The Torah’s blueprint for making a just rebuke heard

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon July 20, 2023July 20, 2023
Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock on "Star Trek") repurposed the hand gesture used during the Priestly Blessing as the otherworldly Vulcan salute. (Photo/CBS)
Posted inTorah

The priests are gone, but their special prayer still fills me with awe

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon June 1, 2023June 1, 2023
"The Two Priests Are Destroyed" by James Tissot, ca. 1900, shows Nadav and Avihu being struck down in this week's Torah portion, Shemini.
Posted inTorah

Important lessons on whether to go for it, or to look before we leap

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon April 14, 2023
Art illustrating the Tabernacle. (Photo/Wikicommons)
Posted inTorah

Giving to those in need can be hard. Mussar can help

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon February 24, 2023March 9, 2023
"Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph" by Rembrandt, 1656
Posted inJewish Life

Sometimes, an inflated capital-T Truth is needed to deflate disharmony

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon January 6, 2023December 30, 2022
"Burial of Sarah" by Gustave Dore
Posted inColumns

What did Isaac see at the ‘Well of Vision’?

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon November 18, 2022November 18, 2022
“Moses Sees the Promised Land From Afar” by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inTorah

‘Be strong and have courage!’ Torah’s rallying cry still echoes 

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon September 30, 2022September 29, 2022
"Moses Pleading with Israel" by Providence Lithograph Company, ca. 1907
Posted inTorah

This week’s Torah portion invites us to renew our vow to keep love alive

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon August 12, 2022August 12, 2022
a colorful illustration of two men hefting a large branch with a large bunch of grapes on it
Posted inJewish Life

How this lesser-known biblical character helped fulfill the Jewish people’s destiny

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon June 24, 2022June 23, 2022
(Photo/Wikimedia CC0)
Posted inTorah

Why we tear an item of clothing at a Jewish funeral

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon May 6, 2022May 5, 2022

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